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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 3428 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest full-length studio release for the South Korean pop band features production from Brasstracks and Cosmo's Midnight.
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  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nov 29, 2020
    90
    While BE is a slight departure from BTS's usual offerings, its more matter-of-fact and laidback vibe could pull in new fans who are looking for music to relate to in this crappy year.
  2. Nov 20, 2020
    83
    The Bangtan Boys accomplish exactly what they set out to do with this album: bring comfort to their listeners and remind people around the world that they are not alone in their experiences.
  3. 80
    In just eight songs, BTS have accomplished the same genre-bending they usually do in double that runtime. And for the most part, the album avoids the pitfall of sounding like a checklist. With BE, BTS keep their foot on the pedal.
  4. 80
    Just as ‘BE’ cycles through the various ever-changing moods the pandemic has made a constant in our lives, it’s also finds the band constantly moving between genres, each attempt a triumph.
  5. Jan 15, 2021
    80
    BE is the album in which BTS's sound crosses over to cement the type of legacy they're building – one that started in youth and is very proudly Korean, but that makes sense for any age or place.
  6. Dec 5, 2020
    70
    Frustration and grief animate these songs, but it’s their simplicity and specificity that make them compelling.
  7. Nov 24, 2020
    60
    For better or worse, Be’s sights are trained on BTS fans, meaning the album is too insular for broader appeal.

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  1. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    BTS really poured their entire heart and soul into this album, you can literally feel the effort and dedication they put in every single songBTS really poured their entire heart and soul into this album, you can literally feel the effort and dedication they put in every single song on BE from the very first second to the last, it is truly a masterpiece. Expand
  2. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    É simplesmente incrível, o conceito, estilo, a harmonização, a sensação de paz quando escuta é indescritível.
    Recomendo muito mesmo.
  3. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Still don’t know how they managed to put so much diversity in a 30 minute album. Each track makes me feel close to the artist. “Life goes one”Still don’t know how they managed to put so much diversity in a 30 minute album. Each track makes me feel close to the artist. “Life goes one” is so relatable and comforting giving the circumstances we all live In the past few months, I cried the first time I listened to It. Congrats to BTS and thank you for this amazing piece Expand
  4. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    The album is a great and personal project. I could feel every emotion they wanted us to feel while listening to the songs. Beautiful.
  5. Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an amazing album, i really like it. telepathy, dis-ease and life goes on definitely my top 3 Expand
  6. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing teared up listening to Life Goes On and Blue ad Grey. Find translations of these guys songs and just read the lyrics. Music doesn't have to be in English to be loved and appreciated they just keep getting better. Expand
  7. Dec 12, 2020
    0
    Contrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have livedContrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have lived their lives in the pandemic, including BTS deserves such high respect and courtesy when being reviewed because no one else would dare to truly put these uncertain times to let others overcome their hopelessness through songs. Their emotions of helplessness, fear, uncertainty of not knowing if everyone they love will be alright, whether if they can take back the time they lost, whether they can see ARMY again, all these feelings are embedded preciously in each track. If one cannot take the time to read the lyrics, they should not even review this beautiful album. I hope everyone who listens to this album can hear and feel these emotions, because most importantly, life goes on, which is what BTS focused on. Bring the negativity, because it means BTS will be even more successful Expand

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